Exam 1: NR 226 NR226 Latest

Exam 1: NR 226 / NR226 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals:

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Question:

how does a hypertonic solution help with fluid overload

Answer:

it helps to draw the edema ( interstitial fluid) back into the vascular system

Question:

When are hypertonic iv fluids given

Answer:

when blood osmolality is low

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Question:

low blood osmolality + hypertonic fluid =

Answer:

isotonic blood

Question:

Examples of hypertonic solutions

Answer:

• D5 NaCl -- Dextrose 5% with 0.9% normal saline
• D5 LR-- Dextrose 5% with Lactated Ringers

-D5 0.45% -- Dextrose with 0.45% normal saline

Question:

Examples of isotonic solutions

Answer:

• 0.9% NaCl -- Normal Saline
• Lactated Ringers

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Question:

High blood osmolality + hypotonic solution =

Answer:

isotonic blood

Question:

Examples of hypotonic solutions

Answer:

• 0.25% NaCl
• 0.455 NaCl -- half normal saline
• 2.5% Dextrose
• 5% Dextrose ( isotonic until it enters the body)

Question:

what kind of solution is half normal saline

Answer:

hypotonic

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